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Tuesday September 15, 2026
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Watercolor - Exploring Watercolor (AM)
Exploring Watercolor - Explore the many joys and challenges of painting with watercolor. Each week will include a short demo to get us warmed up and instructor suggestions for paintings which may span more than one class. Students may bring their own reference or simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Whether you are new to this medium or just want to dedicate time during your week to practice and improve your skill, this class offers something for you. Join me while we explore a variety of techniques and subjects. Students will be encouraged to work on composition and values as well as color mixing and water control. We will mainly focus on landscapes, but this will vary depending upon class input and interests. So come and join us for a bit of escape, fun and play with this magical medium. Instructor: Bonny Hartigan (6 weeks)Watercolor Made Easy - Learn to use watercolor paints in unexpected ways! Students will explore the versatility of watercolors and how layering your paint can build depth, strengthen and unify colors and give you more control over your painting experience. Instructor: Matthew Loux (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Oil Painting - Oil Painting (AM)
Oil Painting - Learn the basics of oils with an emphasis on technique and color mixing. You’ll begin with a project designed by the instructor and then move on to a subject of your choice. If you already have some experience with oils, join this fun class and increase your knowledge of techniques and delve deeper into the theory of color. Instructor: Rita Paradis (6 weeks) Atmospheric Landscape - Let your memory and imagination inspire you as you create beautiful landscapes. Will graciously shares the techniques which allow him to paint from his imagination and memories. You too will learn to achieve an atmospheric style that captures the essence, beauty and emotion of the landscape. Day one begins with a brief lecture and demonstration, and then we launch into a full day of painting. Day two will consist of starting new works as well as finishing up the previous day’s work, with guidance and instruction from Will on both days. The class fee includes most everything you need – paints, canvases, and other supplies. A few days before the workshop starts, a video will be sent to you to get you prepared. Instructor: Will McCarthy (2 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Watercolor - Exploring Watercolor (PM)
Exploring Watercolor - Explore the many joys and challenges of painting with watercolor. Each week will include a short demo to get us warmed up and instructor suggestions for paintings which may span more than one class. Students may bring their own reference or simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Whether you are new to this medium or just want to dedicate time during your week to practice and improve your skill, this class offers something for you. Join me while we explore a variety of techniques and subjects. Students will be encouraged to work on composition and values as well as color mixing and water control. We will mainly focus on landscapes, but this will vary depending upon class input and interests. So come and join us for a bit of escape, fun and play with this magical medium. Instructor: Bonny Hartigan (6 weeks)Watercolor Made Easy - Learn to use watercolor paints in unexpected ways! Students will explore the versatility of watercolors and how layering your paint can build depth, strengthen and unify colors and give you more control over your painting experience. Instructor: Matthew Loux (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Oil Painting - Oil Painting Advanced (PM)
Oil Painting - Learn the basics of oils with an emphasis on technique and color mixing. You’ll begin with a project designed by the instructor and then move on to a subject of your choice. If you already have some experience with oils, join this fun class and increase your knowledge of techniques and delve deeper into the theory of color. Instructor: Rita Paradis (6 weeks) Atmospheric Landscape - Let your memory and imagination inspire you as you create beautiful landscapes. Will graciously shares the techniques which allow him to paint from his imagination and memories. You too will learn to achieve an atmospheric style that captures the essence, beauty and emotion of the landscape. Day one begins with a brief lecture and demonstration, and then we launch into a full day of painting. Day two will consist of starting new works as well as finishing up the previous day’s work, with guidance and instruction from Will on both days. The class fee includes most everything you need – paints, canvases, and other supplies. A few days before the workshop starts, a video will be sent to you to get you prepared. Instructor: Will McCarthy (2 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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Tuesday September 22, 2026
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Watercolor - Exploring Watercolor (AM)
Exploring Watercolor - Explore the many joys and challenges of painting with watercolor. Each week will include a short demo to get us warmed up and instructor suggestions for paintings which may span more than one class. Students may bring their own reference or simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Whether you are new to this medium or just want to dedicate time during your week to practice and improve your skill, this class offers something for you. Join me while we explore a variety of techniques and subjects. Students will be encouraged to work on composition and values as well as color mixing and water control. We will mainly focus on landscapes, but this will vary depending upon class input and interests. So come and join us for a bit of escape, fun and play with this magical medium. Instructor: Bonny Hartigan (6 weeks)Watercolor Made Easy - Learn to use watercolor paints in unexpected ways! Students will explore the versatility of watercolors and how layering your paint can build depth, strengthen and unify colors and give you more control over your painting experience. Instructor: Matthew Loux (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Oil Painting - Oil Painting (AM)
Oil Painting - Learn the basics of oils with an emphasis on technique and color mixing. You’ll begin with a project designed by the instructor and then move on to a subject of your choice. If you already have some experience with oils, join this fun class and increase your knowledge of techniques and delve deeper into the theory of color. Instructor: Rita Paradis (6 weeks) Atmospheric Landscape - Let your memory and imagination inspire you as you create beautiful landscapes. Will graciously shares the techniques which allow him to paint from his imagination and memories. You too will learn to achieve an atmospheric style that captures the essence, beauty and emotion of the landscape. Day one begins with a brief lecture and demonstration, and then we launch into a full day of painting. Day two will consist of starting new works as well as finishing up the previous day’s work, with guidance and instruction from Will on both days. The class fee includes most everything you need – paints, canvases, and other supplies. A few days before the workshop starts, a video will be sent to you to get you prepared. Instructor: Will McCarthy (2 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Watercolor - Exploring Watercolor (PM)
Exploring Watercolor - Explore the many joys and challenges of painting with watercolor. Each week will include a short demo to get us warmed up and instructor suggestions for paintings which may span more than one class. Students may bring their own reference or simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Whether you are new to this medium or just want to dedicate time during your week to practice and improve your skill, this class offers something for you. Join me while we explore a variety of techniques and subjects. Students will be encouraged to work on composition and values as well as color mixing and water control. We will mainly focus on landscapes, but this will vary depending upon class input and interests. So come and join us for a bit of escape, fun and play with this magical medium. Instructor: Bonny Hartigan (6 weeks)Watercolor Made Easy - Learn to use watercolor paints in unexpected ways! Students will explore the versatility of watercolors and how layering your paint can build depth, strengthen and unify colors and give you more control over your painting experience. Instructor: Matthew Loux (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Oil Painting - Oil Painting Advanced (PM)
Oil Painting - Learn the basics of oils with an emphasis on technique and color mixing. You’ll begin with a project designed by the instructor and then move on to a subject of your choice. If you already have some experience with oils, join this fun class and increase your knowledge of techniques and delve deeper into the theory of color. Instructor: Rita Paradis (6 weeks) Atmospheric Landscape - Let your memory and imagination inspire you as you create beautiful landscapes. Will graciously shares the techniques which allow him to paint from his imagination and memories. You too will learn to achieve an atmospheric style that captures the essence, beauty and emotion of the landscape. Day one begins with a brief lecture and demonstration, and then we launch into a full day of painting. Day two will consist of starting new works as well as finishing up the previous day’s work, with guidance and instruction from Will on both days. The class fee includes most everything you need – paints, canvases, and other supplies. A few days before the workshop starts, a video will be sent to you to get you prepared. Instructor: Will McCarthy (2 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Cartooning (Kids) - Cartoon Your Favorite Character!
Cartoon Your Favorite Character! - In this fun, follow-along class, kids will learn to draw their favorite cartoon characters step-by-step. Then, they’ll use their new skills to imagine and create their very own original cartoon characters. It’s a great way to build confidence, creativity and cartooning know-how. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days) No Class: 10/10Cartooning: Characters & Comics - Master the art of visual storytelling as we transform funny animal stories and Weird-but-True news into our own original comic strips! We’ll dive into the vaults of Cartoon History to see what we can learn from the legends, then practice the specialized art of “pantomime” comics – telling big stories through pure expression and action without a single word. From ancient Aesop’s fables to modern-day quirky events, you’ll be the creator, the writer, and the illustrator of your very own comic strips. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Drawing (Kids) - Character Fan Art
Drawing Skills - In this engaging drawing class, students will explore their creativity while learning the fundamentals of drawing through age-appropriate activities. Students will build confidence as they practice using shapes, lines, color and texture. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)Drawing Fun & Games: Junior Games - Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Junior artists will master symmetry and fine motor skills through “mirror-drawing” and “squiggle-bots”. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class: 10/12 Drawing Fun & Games: The Master Lab - Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Master Lab students will also tackle advanced blind-contour races and non-dominant hand techniques. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class: 10/12Character Fan Art - Learn different ways of drawing and designing your favorite pop-culture characters from Pikachu and Mario to Spider-man, Goku, or the One-Piece pirates. Using pencils, inking pens, colored pencils and watercolor paints, develop your style and make your own unique version of famous beloved characters! Instructor: Matthew Loux (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Mah Jong - Mah Jong
Mah Jong – Mah Jong is a fascinating, rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards. It originated in China and is enjoying a resurgence in popularity with players around the state. This class will allow you to become familiar with the elementary principles of the game in a supportive and positive class experience. You'll get playing in no time! We will be teaching the American version. Instructor: Donna Lodynsky (6 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Graphic Novel - Graphic Novel Studio
Graphic Novel Studio - In this creative class, kids will explore age-appropriate graphic novels and learn what makes them so fun to read – and to create! We’ll write our own stories, then bring them to life with colorful covers, splash pages and comic-style artwork. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Watercolor - Watercolor Made Easy
Exploring Watercolor - Explore the many joys and challenges of painting with watercolor. Each week will include a short demo to get us warmed up and instructor suggestions for paintings which may span more than one class. Students may bring their own reference or simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Whether you are new to this medium or just want to dedicate time during your week to practice and improve your skill, this class offers something for you. Join me while we explore a variety of techniques and subjects. Students will be encouraged to work on composition and values as well as color mixing and water control. We will mainly focus on landscapes, but this will vary depending upon class input and interests. So come and join us for a bit of escape, fun and play with this magical medium. Instructor: Bonny Hartigan (6 weeks)Watercolor Made Easy - Learn to use watercolor paints in unexpected ways! Students will explore the versatility of watercolors and how layering your paint can build depth, strengthen and unify colors and give you more control over your painting experience. Instructor: Matthew Loux (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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Wednesday September 23, 2026
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Homeschool Artist Study - Homeschool Artist Study
Artist Study for Kids - Spark your child’s imagination with this class, where art history meets creativity. Students will discover famous artists and their unique styles through fun, age-appropriate activities and art-making. Each class encourages curiosity, expression, and a joyful connection to the world of art. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)Homeschool Artist Study – Spark your child’s imagination with this class, where art history meets creativity. Students will discover famous artists and their unique styles through fun, age-appropriate activities and artmaking. Each class encourages curiosity, expression, and a joyful connection to the world of art. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Skills
Drawing Skills - In this engaging drawing class, students will explore their creativity while learning the fundamentals of drawing through age-appropriate activities. Students will build confidence as they practice using shapes, lines, color and texture. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)Drawing Fun & Games: Junior Games - Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Junior artists will master symmetry and fine motor skills through “mirror-drawing” and “squiggle-bots”. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class: 10/12 Drawing Fun & Games: The Master Lab - Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Master Lab students will also tackle advanced blind-contour races and non-dominant hand techniques. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class: 10/12Character Fan Art - Learn different ways of drawing and designing your favorite pop-culture characters from Pikachu and Mario to Spider-man, Goku, or the One-Piece pirates. Using pencils, inking pens, colored pencils and watercolor paints, develop your style and make your own unique version of famous beloved characters! Instructor: Matthew Loux (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Clay - Clay Play
Clay Play - In this hands-on class, kids will use air-dry clay to sculpt tiny characters, animals and fun food creations. They’ll learn basic sculpting techniques and how to work with a material that dries quickly into durable, play-ready miniatures. It’s a fun, creative way to turn imagination into something you can hold in your hand or decorate your room! Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Sewing (Kids) - Sew Easy
Sew Much Fun - Students will have lots of time to build their skills with many choices for sewing by hand and on the machine. Use colorful felt to sew animals and fun shapes decorated with buttons and stitches. Learn how to use and then design your own patterns. Students will have a choice of projects, from simple to more advanced, including cute handbags, pillows, hobby kit, stuffed animals such as a cat, dog, turtle, whale and more. This class is for beginners as well as previous students. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 days) Note: Students registering for both am and pm sessions may bring a lunch and stay for the full day.Sew Easy - Sewing on a machine is so fun and rewarding! Kids will build their skills learning simple projects sewing animals by hand such as felt birds or bunnies with buttons and colorful stitches. Then learn all about the sewing machine; how it operates, the different parts, and threading. Choice of projects will include small pillows, cute bags, and stuffies. Previous students are welcome to attend and to continue with more advanced sewing projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Clay - Clay Play
Clay Play - In this hands-on class, kids will use air-dry clay to sculpt tiny characters, animals and fun food creations. They’ll learn basic sculpting techniques and how to work with a material that dries quickly into durable, play-ready miniatures. It’s a fun, creative way to turn imagination into something you can hold in your hand or decorate your room! Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Sewing (Adults & Teens) - Let's Get Sewing
Let’s Get Sewing - Overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine and discover how fun and easy it can be! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating and troubleshooting. Practice using the machine and then move on to simple projects for yourself or for gift-giving. Learn how to choose, cut, and piece together fabric to create a coaster, shoulder or tote bags, and a zippered pouch. Previous students are welcome to attend and work on their own projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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Friday September 25, 2026
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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Needle Felting (Adults & Teens) - Paint & Sculpt with Wool
Paint & Sculpt with Wool - Explore the magical medium of wool that is full of painterly qualities. The technique of needle felting enables you to build up textures and colors with colorful wool. The forgiving qualities of this medium will help you express your ideas as you create a low relief or three-dimensional sculpture, a textured painting or tapestry. Think outside the box and let your creativity flow. Whether you keep or give it as a gift, your projects will be unique and colorful. Instructor: Robin McCahill (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Drawing (Adults) - Basics of Drawing
Basics of Drawing - This class is an opportunity to learn about landscape drawing, observation and seeing the subject in both traditional and new ways. Different concepts will be introduced and explored each week, including the foundational skills of value, texture, perspective, and composition. There will be plenty of guidance for each student from the instructor. This class is for beginner to intermediate students. (5 weeks)Expressive Drawing - Explore drawing as a tool for personal expression rather than observation. Through guided prompts, participants will use memory, sensation, movement, and imagination as starting points for creating expressive images. Working with charcoal and mixed media, students will experiment with mark-making, shape, value, and composition to develop drawings that communicate mood, energy, and experience. Open to all skill levels. Instructor: Kate Henderson (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Mini Art - Mini Dream Homes
Mini Dream Homes - Unleash your inner architect and interior designer in this fun, hands-on crafting class! Students will build their very own four-room mini dream home from scratch using everyday recycled materials. Watch as a toothpaste cap transforms into a stylish lamp and a small gift box becomes a cozy bed, proving that big imagination can turn everyday trash into miniature treasure. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) Mini Makes! - Get ready to think big by crafting small in this exciting class! Each week, students will create one to two fun miniatures, ranging from tiny pizzas and French fries to miniature potted plants, notebooks, and bulletin boards. These pocket-sized creations are perfect for decorating dollhouses, styling shadowboxes, turning into wearable charms, or using in imaginative world-creating play! Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Mini Art - Mini Makes!
Mini Dream Homes - Unleash your inner architect and interior designer in this fun, hands-on crafting class! Students will build their very own four-room mini dream home from scratch using everyday recycled materials. Watch as a toothpaste cap transforms into a stylish lamp and a small gift box becomes a cozy bed, proving that big imagination can turn everyday trash into miniature treasure. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) Mini Makes! - Get ready to think big by crafting small in this exciting class! Each week, students will create one to two fun miniatures, ranging from tiny pizzas and French fries to miniature potted plants, notebooks, and bulletin boards. These pocket-sized creations are perfect for decorating dollhouses, styling shadowboxes, turning into wearable charms, or using in imaginative world-creating play! Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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Saturday September 26, 2026
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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Cartooning (Kids) - Cartoon Your Favorite Character!
Cartoon Your Favorite Character! - In this fun, follow-along class, kids will learn to draw their favorite cartoon characters step-by-step. Then, they’ll use their new skills to imagine and create their very own original cartoon characters. It’s a great way to build confidence, creativity and cartooning know-how. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days) No Class: 10/10Cartooning: Characters & Comics - Master the art of visual storytelling as we transform funny animal stories and Weird-but-True news into our own original comic strips! We’ll dive into the vaults of Cartoon History to see what we can learn from the legends, then practice the specialized art of “pantomime” comics – telling big stories through pure expression and action without a single word. From ancient Aesop’s fables to modern-day quirky events, you’ll be the creator, the writer, and the illustrator of your very own comic strips. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Young Artists - Young Artists
Young Artists – In this playful art class, children will explore a variety of art materials while expressing their creativity. Each week a storybook will spark inspiration and guide their artmaking. Young artists will enjoy discovering new ways to create art while building confidence and a love for art! Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No Class: 10/10
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Colored Pencil - Colored Pencil
Colored Pencil - New students will develop skill in layering and blending colors smoothly. Using these skills, they will then create a finished picture of a pear that will look professional. Returning students will continue to work on their own compositions. The instructor will help with more advanced techniques in creating show-worthy art. All students will use Artist quality Prismacolor wax based colored pencils and artist quality Stonehenge paper. Instructor: Norma Curtis (6 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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Young Artists - Young Artists
Young Artists – In this playful art class, children will explore a variety of art materials while expressing their creativity. Each week a storybook will spark inspiration and guide their artmaking. Young artists will enjoy discovering new ways to create art while building confidence and a love for art! Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No Class: 10/10
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
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Cartooning (Kids) - Cartooning: Characters & Comics
Cartoon Your Favorite Character! - In this fun, follow-along class, kids will learn to draw their favorite cartoon characters step-by-step. Then, they’ll use their new skills to imagine and create their very own original cartoon characters. It’s a great way to build confidence, creativity and cartooning know-how. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days) No Class: 10/10Cartooning: Characters & Comics - Master the art of visual storytelling as we transform funny animal stories and Weird-but-True news into our own original comic strips! We’ll dive into the vaults of Cartoon History to see what we can learn from the legends, then practice the specialized art of “pantomime” comics – telling big stories through pure expression and action without a single word. From ancient Aesop’s fables to modern-day quirky events, you’ll be the creator, the writer, and the illustrator of your very own comic strips. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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Monday September 28, 2026
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10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Colored Pencil - Colored Pencil Advanced
Colored Pencil - New students will develop skill in layering and blending colors smoothly. Using these skills, they will then create a finished picture of a pear that will look professional. Returning students will continue to work on their own compositions. The instructor will help with more advanced techniques in creating show-worthy art. All students will use Artist quality Prismacolor wax based colored pencils and artist quality Stonehenge paper. Instructor: Norma Curtis (6 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Colored Pencil - Colored Pencil Techniques
Colored Pencil - New students will develop skill in layering and blending colors smoothly. Using these skills, they will then create a finished picture of a pear that will look professional. Returning students will continue to work on their own compositions. The instructor will help with more advanced techniques in creating show-worthy art. All students will use Artist quality Prismacolor wax based colored pencils and artist quality Stonehenge paper. Instructor: Norma Curtis (6 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Acrylic Painting (Adults) - Acrylic Painting
Acrylic Painting - Acrylics are a fun, water soluble medium with instant results and easy clean-up. Students will learn through easy exercises, gaining confidence in color mixing. They will play with texture through experimentation with brush types. Painting simple shapes will teach an understanding of how light and dark values make the shapes look realistic. Composition planning will be explained, as well as terms such as scumbling, dry brush, glazing and wet-into-wet painting. This beginner class is perfect for those with little or no experience. Instructor: Mike Berlinski (5 weeks) No Class: 9/21, 10/12
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Art Explorers - Art Explorers
Art Explorers - Each week students will explore a new medium (ex. painting, printmaking, collage) through various open-ended, process-based projects. With a focus on creativity over perfection, students will explore textures, colors and techniques while building confidence, improving fine motor skills and gaining an appreciation for the creative process. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No Class: 10/12
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Fun & Games: Junior Games
Drawing Skills - In this engaging drawing class, students will explore their creativity while learning the fundamentals of drawing through age-appropriate activities. Students will build confidence as they practice using shapes, lines, color and texture. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)Drawing Fun & Games: Junior Games - Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Junior artists will master symmetry and fine motor skills through “mirror-drawing” and “squiggle-bots”. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class: 10/12 Drawing Fun & Games: The Master Lab - Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Master Lab students will also tackle advanced blind-contour races and non-dominant hand techniques. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class: 10/12Character Fan Art - Learn different ways of drawing and designing your favorite pop-culture characters from Pikachu and Mario to Spider-man, Goku, or the One-Piece pirates. Using pencils, inking pens, colored pencils and watercolor paints, develop your style and make your own unique version of famous beloved characters! Instructor: Matthew Loux (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Fun & Games: The Master Lab
Drawing Skills - In this engaging drawing class, students will explore their creativity while learning the fundamentals of drawing through age-appropriate activities. Students will build confidence as they practice using shapes, lines, color and texture. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)Drawing Fun & Games: Junior Games - Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Junior artists will master symmetry and fine motor skills through “mirror-drawing” and “squiggle-bots”. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class: 10/12 Drawing Fun & Games: The Master Lab - Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Master Lab students will also tackle advanced blind-contour races and non-dominant hand techniques. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class: 10/12Character Fan Art - Learn different ways of drawing and designing your favorite pop-culture characters from Pikachu and Mario to Spider-man, Goku, or the One-Piece pirates. Using pencils, inking pens, colored pencils and watercolor paints, develop your style and make your own unique version of famous beloved characters! Instructor: Matthew Loux (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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Tuesday September 29, 2026
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Watercolor - Exploring Watercolor (AM)
Exploring Watercolor - Explore the many joys and challenges of painting with watercolor. Each week will include a short demo to get us warmed up and instructor suggestions for paintings which may span more than one class. Students may bring their own reference or simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Whether you are new to this medium or just want to dedicate time during your week to practice and improve your skill, this class offers something for you. Join me while we explore a variety of techniques and subjects. Students will be encouraged to work on composition and values as well as color mixing and water control. We will mainly focus on landscapes, but this will vary depending upon class input and interests. So come and join us for a bit of escape, fun and play with this magical medium. Instructor: Bonny Hartigan (6 weeks)Watercolor Made Easy - Learn to use watercolor paints in unexpected ways! Students will explore the versatility of watercolors and how layering your paint can build depth, strengthen and unify colors and give you more control over your painting experience. Instructor: Matthew Loux (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Oil Painting - Oil Painting (AM)
Oil Painting - Learn the basics of oils with an emphasis on technique and color mixing. You’ll begin with a project designed by the instructor and then move on to a subject of your choice. If you already have some experience with oils, join this fun class and increase your knowledge of techniques and delve deeper into the theory of color. Instructor: Rita Paradis (6 weeks) Atmospheric Landscape - Let your memory and imagination inspire you as you create beautiful landscapes. Will graciously shares the techniques which allow him to paint from his imagination and memories. You too will learn to achieve an atmospheric style that captures the essence, beauty and emotion of the landscape. Day one begins with a brief lecture and demonstration, and then we launch into a full day of painting. Day two will consist of starting new works as well as finishing up the previous day’s work, with guidance and instruction from Will on both days. The class fee includes most everything you need – paints, canvases, and other supplies. A few days before the workshop starts, a video will be sent to you to get you prepared. Instructor: Will McCarthy (2 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Watercolor - Exploring Watercolor (PM)
Exploring Watercolor - Explore the many joys and challenges of painting with watercolor. Each week will include a short demo to get us warmed up and instructor suggestions for paintings which may span more than one class. Students may bring their own reference or simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Whether you are new to this medium or just want to dedicate time during your week to practice and improve your skill, this class offers something for you. Join me while we explore a variety of techniques and subjects. Students will be encouraged to work on composition and values as well as color mixing and water control. We will mainly focus on landscapes, but this will vary depending upon class input and interests. So come and join us for a bit of escape, fun and play with this magical medium. Instructor: Bonny Hartigan (6 weeks)Watercolor Made Easy - Learn to use watercolor paints in unexpected ways! Students will explore the versatility of watercolors and how layering your paint can build depth, strengthen and unify colors and give you more control over your painting experience. Instructor: Matthew Loux (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Oil Painting - Oil Painting Advanced (PM)
Oil Painting - Learn the basics of oils with an emphasis on technique and color mixing. You’ll begin with a project designed by the instructor and then move on to a subject of your choice. If you already have some experience with oils, join this fun class and increase your knowledge of techniques and delve deeper into the theory of color. Instructor: Rita Paradis (6 weeks) Atmospheric Landscape - Let your memory and imagination inspire you as you create beautiful landscapes. Will graciously shares the techniques which allow him to paint from his imagination and memories. You too will learn to achieve an atmospheric style that captures the essence, beauty and emotion of the landscape. Day one begins with a brief lecture and demonstration, and then we launch into a full day of painting. Day two will consist of starting new works as well as finishing up the previous day’s work, with guidance and instruction from Will on both days. The class fee includes most everything you need – paints, canvases, and other supplies. A few days before the workshop starts, a video will be sent to you to get you prepared. Instructor: Will McCarthy (2 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Cartooning (Kids) - Cartoon Your Favorite Character!
Cartoon Your Favorite Character! - In this fun, follow-along class, kids will learn to draw their favorite cartoon characters step-by-step. Then, they’ll use their new skills to imagine and create their very own original cartoon characters. It’s a great way to build confidence, creativity and cartooning know-how. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days) No Class: 10/10Cartooning: Characters & Comics - Master the art of visual storytelling as we transform funny animal stories and Weird-but-True news into our own original comic strips! We’ll dive into the vaults of Cartoon History to see what we can learn from the legends, then practice the specialized art of “pantomime” comics – telling big stories through pure expression and action without a single word. From ancient Aesop’s fables to modern-day quirky events, you’ll be the creator, the writer, and the illustrator of your very own comic strips. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Drawing (Kids) - Character Fan Art
Drawing Skills - In this engaging drawing class, students will explore their creativity while learning the fundamentals of drawing through age-appropriate activities. Students will build confidence as they practice using shapes, lines, color and texture. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)Drawing Fun & Games: Junior Games - Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Junior artists will master symmetry and fine motor skills through “mirror-drawing” and “squiggle-bots”. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class: 10/12 Drawing Fun & Games: The Master Lab - Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Master Lab students will also tackle advanced blind-contour races and non-dominant hand techniques. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class: 10/12Character Fan Art - Learn different ways of drawing and designing your favorite pop-culture characters from Pikachu and Mario to Spider-man, Goku, or the One-Piece pirates. Using pencils, inking pens, colored pencils and watercolor paints, develop your style and make your own unique version of famous beloved characters! Instructor: Matthew Loux (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Mah Jong - Mah Jong
Mah Jong – Mah Jong is a fascinating, rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards. It originated in China and is enjoying a resurgence in popularity with players around the state. This class will allow you to become familiar with the elementary principles of the game in a supportive and positive class experience. You'll get playing in no time! We will be teaching the American version. Instructor: Donna Lodynsky (6 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Graphic Novel - Graphic Novel Studio
Graphic Novel Studio - In this creative class, kids will explore age-appropriate graphic novels and learn what makes them so fun to read – and to create! We’ll write our own stories, then bring them to life with colorful covers, splash pages and comic-style artwork. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Watercolor - Watercolor Made Easy
Exploring Watercolor - Explore the many joys and challenges of painting with watercolor. Each week will include a short demo to get us warmed up and instructor suggestions for paintings which may span more than one class. Students may bring their own reference or simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Whether you are new to this medium or just want to dedicate time during your week to practice and improve your skill, this class offers something for you. Join me while we explore a variety of techniques and subjects. Students will be encouraged to work on composition and values as well as color mixing and water control. We will mainly focus on landscapes, but this will vary depending upon class input and interests. So come and join us for a bit of escape, fun and play with this magical medium. Instructor: Bonny Hartigan (6 weeks)Watercolor Made Easy - Learn to use watercolor paints in unexpected ways! Students will explore the versatility of watercolors and how layering your paint can build depth, strengthen and unify colors and give you more control over your painting experience. Instructor: Matthew Loux (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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Wednesday September 30, 2026
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Homeschool Artist Study - Homeschool Artist Study
Artist Study for Kids - Spark your child’s imagination with this class, where art history meets creativity. Students will discover famous artists and their unique styles through fun, age-appropriate activities and art-making. Each class encourages curiosity, expression, and a joyful connection to the world of art. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)Homeschool Artist Study – Spark your child’s imagination with this class, where art history meets creativity. Students will discover famous artists and their unique styles through fun, age-appropriate activities and artmaking. Each class encourages curiosity, expression, and a joyful connection to the world of art. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Drawing (Adults) - Expressive Drawing
Basics of Drawing - This class is an opportunity to learn about landscape drawing, observation and seeing the subject in both traditional and new ways. Different concepts will be introduced and explored each week, including the foundational skills of value, texture, perspective, and composition. There will be plenty of guidance for each student from the instructor. This class is for beginner to intermediate students. (5 weeks)Expressive Drawing - Explore drawing as a tool for personal expression rather than observation. Through guided prompts, participants will use memory, sensation, movement, and imagination as starting points for creating expressive images. Working with charcoal and mixed media, students will experiment with mark-making, shape, value, and composition to develop drawings that communicate mood, energy, and experience. Open to all skill levels. Instructor: Kate Henderson (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Skills
Drawing Skills - In this engaging drawing class, students will explore their creativity while learning the fundamentals of drawing through age-appropriate activities. Students will build confidence as they practice using shapes, lines, color and texture. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)Drawing Fun & Games: Junior Games - Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Junior artists will master symmetry and fine motor skills through “mirror-drawing” and “squiggle-bots”. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class: 10/12 Drawing Fun & Games: The Master Lab - Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Master Lab students will also tackle advanced blind-contour races and non-dominant hand techniques. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class: 10/12Character Fan Art - Learn different ways of drawing and designing your favorite pop-culture characters from Pikachu and Mario to Spider-man, Goku, or the One-Piece pirates. Using pencils, inking pens, colored pencils and watercolor paints, develop your style and make your own unique version of famous beloved characters! Instructor: Matthew Loux (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Clay - Clay Play
Clay Play - In this hands-on class, kids will use air-dry clay to sculpt tiny characters, animals and fun food creations. They’ll learn basic sculpting techniques and how to work with a material that dries quickly into durable, play-ready miniatures. It’s a fun, creative way to turn imagination into something you can hold in your hand or decorate your room! Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Sewing (Kids) - Sew Easy
Sew Much Fun - Students will have lots of time to build their skills with many choices for sewing by hand and on the machine. Use colorful felt to sew animals and fun shapes decorated with buttons and stitches. Learn how to use and then design your own patterns. Students will have a choice of projects, from simple to more advanced, including cute handbags, pillows, hobby kit, stuffed animals such as a cat, dog, turtle, whale and more. This class is for beginners as well as previous students. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 days) Note: Students registering for both am and pm sessions may bring a lunch and stay for the full day.Sew Easy - Sewing on a machine is so fun and rewarding! Kids will build their skills learning simple projects sewing animals by hand such as felt birds or bunnies with buttons and colorful stitches. Then learn all about the sewing machine; how it operates, the different parts, and threading. Choice of projects will include small pillows, cute bags, and stuffies. Previous students are welcome to attend and to continue with more advanced sewing projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Clay - Clay Play
Clay Play - In this hands-on class, kids will use air-dry clay to sculpt tiny characters, animals and fun food creations. They’ll learn basic sculpting techniques and how to work with a material that dries quickly into durable, play-ready miniatures. It’s a fun, creative way to turn imagination into something you can hold in your hand or decorate your room! Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Sewing (Adults & Teens) - Let's Get Sewing
Let’s Get Sewing - Overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine and discover how fun and easy it can be! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating and troubleshooting. Practice using the machine and then move on to simple projects for yourself or for gift-giving. Learn how to choose, cut, and piece together fabric to create a coaster, shoulder or tote bags, and a zippered pouch. Previous students are welcome to attend and work on their own projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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Friday October 2, 2026
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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Needle Felting (Adults & Teens) - Paint & Sculpt with Wool
Paint & Sculpt with Wool - Explore the magical medium of wool that is full of painterly qualities. The technique of needle felting enables you to build up textures and colors with colorful wool. The forgiving qualities of this medium will help you express your ideas as you create a low relief or three-dimensional sculpture, a textured painting or tapestry. Think outside the box and let your creativity flow. Whether you keep or give it as a gift, your projects will be unique and colorful. Instructor: Robin McCahill (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Drawing (Adults) - Basics of Drawing
Basics of Drawing - This class is an opportunity to learn about landscape drawing, observation and seeing the subject in both traditional and new ways. Different concepts will be introduced and explored each week, including the foundational skills of value, texture, perspective, and composition. There will be plenty of guidance for each student from the instructor. This class is for beginner to intermediate students. (5 weeks)Expressive Drawing - Explore drawing as a tool for personal expression rather than observation. Through guided prompts, participants will use memory, sensation, movement, and imagination as starting points for creating expressive images. Working with charcoal and mixed media, students will experiment with mark-making, shape, value, and composition to develop drawings that communicate mood, energy, and experience. Open to all skill levels. Instructor: Kate Henderson (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Mini Art - Mini Dream Homes
Mini Dream Homes - Unleash your inner architect and interior designer in this fun, hands-on crafting class! Students will build their very own four-room mini dream home from scratch using everyday recycled materials. Watch as a toothpaste cap transforms into a stylish lamp and a small gift box becomes a cozy bed, proving that big imagination can turn everyday trash into miniature treasure. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) Mini Makes! - Get ready to think big by crafting small in this exciting class! Each week, students will create one to two fun miniatures, ranging from tiny pizzas and French fries to miniature potted plants, notebooks, and bulletin boards. These pocket-sized creations are perfect for decorating dollhouses, styling shadowboxes, turning into wearable charms, or using in imaginative world-creating play! Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Photography (Adults) - Photography and Adobe Light Room
Photography & Adobe Light Room - In this class taught by Rick Ciaburri, students will be introduced to the photographic process through hands-on practice with DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Students will learn how to better operate their cameras, shutter speeds, f-stops, depth-of-field and composition. Break into image processing with Adobe Lightroom, take photography "field trips" around the historical Ball & Socket Arts campus and Farmington Canal Trail, and gain a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of photography. Students must provide their own DSLR or mirrorless camera, as well as a laptop with Adobe Lightroom or an equivalent software installed. Instructor: Rick Ciaburri (6 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Mini Art - Mini Makes!
Mini Dream Homes - Unleash your inner architect and interior designer in this fun, hands-on crafting class! Students will build their very own four-room mini dream home from scratch using everyday recycled materials. Watch as a toothpaste cap transforms into a stylish lamp and a small gift box becomes a cozy bed, proving that big imagination can turn everyday trash into miniature treasure. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) Mini Makes! - Get ready to think big by crafting small in this exciting class! Each week, students will create one to two fun miniatures, ranging from tiny pizzas and French fries to miniature potted plants, notebooks, and bulletin boards. These pocket-sized creations are perfect for decorating dollhouses, styling shadowboxes, turning into wearable charms, or using in imaginative world-creating play! Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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Saturday October 3, 2026
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9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Cartooning (Kids) - Cartoon Your Favorite Character!
Cartoon Your Favorite Character! - In this fun, follow-along class, kids will learn to draw their favorite cartoon characters step-by-step. Then, they’ll use their new skills to imagine and create their very own original cartoon characters. It’s a great way to build confidence, creativity and cartooning know-how. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days) No Class: 10/10Cartooning: Characters & Comics - Master the art of visual storytelling as we transform funny animal stories and Weird-but-True news into our own original comic strips! We’ll dive into the vaults of Cartoon History to see what we can learn from the legends, then practice the specialized art of “pantomime” comics – telling big stories through pure expression and action without a single word. From ancient Aesop’s fables to modern-day quirky events, you’ll be the creator, the writer, and the illustrator of your very own comic strips. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Young Artists - Young Artists
Young Artists – In this playful art class, children will explore a variety of art materials while expressing their creativity. Each week a storybook will spark inspiration and guide their artmaking. Young artists will enjoy discovering new ways to create art while building confidence and a love for art! Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No Class: 10/10
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Colored Pencil - Colored Pencil
Colored Pencil - New students will develop skill in layering and blending colors smoothly. Using these skills, they will then create a finished picture of a pear that will look professional. Returning students will continue to work on their own compositions. The instructor will help with more advanced techniques in creating show-worthy art. All students will use Artist quality Prismacolor wax based colored pencils and artist quality Stonehenge paper. Instructor: Norma Curtis (6 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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Young Artists - Young Artists
Young Artists – In this playful art class, children will explore a variety of art materials while expressing their creativity. Each week a storybook will spark inspiration and guide their artmaking. Young artists will enjoy discovering new ways to create art while building confidence and a love for art! Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No Class: 10/10
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
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Cartooning (Kids) - Cartooning: Characters & Comics
Cartoon Your Favorite Character! - In this fun, follow-along class, kids will learn to draw their favorite cartoon characters step-by-step. Then, they’ll use their new skills to imagine and create their very own original cartoon characters. It’s a great way to build confidence, creativity and cartooning know-how. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days) No Class: 10/10Cartooning: Characters & Comics - Master the art of visual storytelling as we transform funny animal stories and Weird-but-True news into our own original comic strips! We’ll dive into the vaults of Cartoon History to see what we can learn from the legends, then practice the specialized art of “pantomime” comics – telling big stories through pure expression and action without a single word. From ancient Aesop’s fables to modern-day quirky events, you’ll be the creator, the writer, and the illustrator of your very own comic strips. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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Monday October 5, 2026
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10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Colored Pencil - Colored Pencil Advanced
Colored Pencil - New students will develop skill in layering and blending colors smoothly. Using these skills, they will then create a finished picture of a pear that will look professional. Returning students will continue to work on their own compositions. The instructor will help with more advanced techniques in creating show-worthy art. All students will use Artist quality Prismacolor wax based colored pencils and artist quality Stonehenge paper. Instructor: Norma Curtis (6 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Colored Pencil - Colored Pencil Techniques
Colored Pencil - New students will develop skill in layering and blending colors smoothly. Using these skills, they will then create a finished picture of a pear that will look professional. Returning students will continue to work on their own compositions. The instructor will help with more advanced techniques in creating show-worthy art. All students will use Artist quality Prismacolor wax based colored pencils and artist quality Stonehenge paper. Instructor: Norma Curtis (6 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Acrylic Painting (Adults) - Acrylic Painting
Acrylic Painting - Acrylics are a fun, water soluble medium with instant results and easy clean-up. Students will learn through easy exercises, gaining confidence in color mixing. They will play with texture through experimentation with brush types. Painting simple shapes will teach an understanding of how light and dark values make the shapes look realistic. Composition planning will be explained, as well as terms such as scumbling, dry brush, glazing and wet-into-wet painting. This beginner class is perfect for those with little or no experience. Instructor: Mike Berlinski (5 weeks) No Class: 9/21, 10/12
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Art Explorers - Art Explorers
Art Explorers - Each week students will explore a new medium (ex. painting, printmaking, collage) through various open-ended, process-based projects. With a focus on creativity over perfection, students will explore textures, colors and techniques while building confidence, improving fine motor skills and gaining an appreciation for the creative process. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No Class: 10/12
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Fun & Games: Junior Games
Drawing Skills - In this engaging drawing class, students will explore their creativity while learning the fundamentals of drawing through age-appropriate activities. Students will build confidence as they practice using shapes, lines, color and texture. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)Drawing Fun & Games: Junior Games - Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Junior artists will master symmetry and fine motor skills through “mirror-drawing” and “squiggle-bots”. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class: 10/12 Drawing Fun & Games: The Master Lab - Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Master Lab students will also tackle advanced blind-contour races and non-dominant hand techniques. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class: 10/12Character Fan Art - Learn different ways of drawing and designing your favorite pop-culture characters from Pikachu and Mario to Spider-man, Goku, or the One-Piece pirates. Using pencils, inking pens, colored pencils and watercolor paints, develop your style and make your own unique version of famous beloved characters! Instructor: Matthew Loux (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Fun & Games: The Master Lab
Drawing Skills - In this engaging drawing class, students will explore their creativity while learning the fundamentals of drawing through age-appropriate activities. Students will build confidence as they practice using shapes, lines, color and texture. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)Drawing Fun & Games: Junior Games - Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Junior artists will master symmetry and fine motor skills through “mirror-drawing” and “squiggle-bots”. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class: 10/12 Drawing Fun & Games: The Master Lab - Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Master Lab students will also tackle advanced blind-contour races and non-dominant hand techniques. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class: 10/12Character Fan Art - Learn different ways of drawing and designing your favorite pop-culture characters from Pikachu and Mario to Spider-man, Goku, or the One-Piece pirates. Using pencils, inking pens, colored pencils and watercolor paints, develop your style and make your own unique version of famous beloved characters! Instructor: Matthew Loux (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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Tuesday October 6, 2026
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Watercolor - Exploring Watercolor (AM)
Exploring Watercolor - Explore the many joys and challenges of painting with watercolor. Each week will include a short demo to get us warmed up and instructor suggestions for paintings which may span more than one class. Students may bring their own reference or simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Whether you are new to this medium or just want to dedicate time during your week to practice and improve your skill, this class offers something for you. Join me while we explore a variety of techniques and subjects. Students will be encouraged to work on composition and values as well as color mixing and water control. We will mainly focus on landscapes, but this will vary depending upon class input and interests. So come and join us for a bit of escape, fun and play with this magical medium. Instructor: Bonny Hartigan (6 weeks)Watercolor Made Easy - Learn to use watercolor paints in unexpected ways! Students will explore the versatility of watercolors and how layering your paint can build depth, strengthen and unify colors and give you more control over your painting experience. Instructor: Matthew Loux (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Oil Painting - Oil Painting (AM)
Oil Painting - Learn the basics of oils with an emphasis on technique and color mixing. You’ll begin with a project designed by the instructor and then move on to a subject of your choice. If you already have some experience with oils, join this fun class and increase your knowledge of techniques and delve deeper into the theory of color. Instructor: Rita Paradis (6 weeks) Atmospheric Landscape - Let your memory and imagination inspire you as you create beautiful landscapes. Will graciously shares the techniques which allow him to paint from his imagination and memories. You too will learn to achieve an atmospheric style that captures the essence, beauty and emotion of the landscape. Day one begins with a brief lecture and demonstration, and then we launch into a full day of painting. Day two will consist of starting new works as well as finishing up the previous day’s work, with guidance and instruction from Will on both days. The class fee includes most everything you need – paints, canvases, and other supplies. A few days before the workshop starts, a video will be sent to you to get you prepared. Instructor: Will McCarthy (2 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Watercolor - Exploring Watercolor (PM)
Exploring Watercolor - Explore the many joys and challenges of painting with watercolor. Each week will include a short demo to get us warmed up and instructor suggestions for paintings which may span more than one class. Students may bring their own reference or simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Whether you are new to this medium or just want to dedicate time during your week to practice and improve your skill, this class offers something for you. Join me while we explore a variety of techniques and subjects. Students will be encouraged to work on composition and values as well as color mixing and water control. We will mainly focus on landscapes, but this will vary depending upon class input and interests. So come and join us for a bit of escape, fun and play with this magical medium. Instructor: Bonny Hartigan (6 weeks)Watercolor Made Easy - Learn to use watercolor paints in unexpected ways! Students will explore the versatility of watercolors and how layering your paint can build depth, strengthen and unify colors and give you more control over your painting experience. Instructor: Matthew Loux (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Oil Painting - Oil Painting Advanced (PM)
Oil Painting - Learn the basics of oils with an emphasis on technique and color mixing. You’ll begin with a project designed by the instructor and then move on to a subject of your choice. If you already have some experience with oils, join this fun class and increase your knowledge of techniques and delve deeper into the theory of color. Instructor: Rita Paradis (6 weeks) Atmospheric Landscape - Let your memory and imagination inspire you as you create beautiful landscapes. Will graciously shares the techniques which allow him to paint from his imagination and memories. You too will learn to achieve an atmospheric style that captures the essence, beauty and emotion of the landscape. Day one begins with a brief lecture and demonstration, and then we launch into a full day of painting. Day two will consist of starting new works as well as finishing up the previous day’s work, with guidance and instruction from Will on both days. The class fee includes most everything you need – paints, canvases, and other supplies. A few days before the workshop starts, a video will be sent to you to get you prepared. Instructor: Will McCarthy (2 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Cartooning (Kids) - Cartoon Your Favorite Character!
Cartoon Your Favorite Character! - In this fun, follow-along class, kids will learn to draw their favorite cartoon characters step-by-step. Then, they’ll use their new skills to imagine and create their very own original cartoon characters. It’s a great way to build confidence, creativity and cartooning know-how. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days) No Class: 10/10Cartooning: Characters & Comics - Master the art of visual storytelling as we transform funny animal stories and Weird-but-True news into our own original comic strips! We’ll dive into the vaults of Cartoon History to see what we can learn from the legends, then practice the specialized art of “pantomime” comics – telling big stories through pure expression and action without a single word. From ancient Aesop’s fables to modern-day quirky events, you’ll be the creator, the writer, and the illustrator of your very own comic strips. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Drawing (Kids) - Character Fan Art
Drawing Skills - In this engaging drawing class, students will explore their creativity while learning the fundamentals of drawing through age-appropriate activities. Students will build confidence as they practice using shapes, lines, color and texture. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)Drawing Fun & Games: Junior Games - Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Junior artists will master symmetry and fine motor skills through “mirror-drawing” and “squiggle-bots”. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class: 10/12 Drawing Fun & Games: The Master Lab - Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Master Lab students will also tackle advanced blind-contour races and non-dominant hand techniques. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class: 10/12Character Fan Art - Learn different ways of drawing and designing your favorite pop-culture characters from Pikachu and Mario to Spider-man, Goku, or the One-Piece pirates. Using pencils, inking pens, colored pencils and watercolor paints, develop your style and make your own unique version of famous beloved characters! Instructor: Matthew Loux (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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Mah Jong - Mah Jong
Mah Jong – Mah Jong is a fascinating, rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards. It originated in China and is enjoying a resurgence in popularity with players around the state. This class will allow you to become familiar with the elementary principles of the game in a supportive and positive class experience. You'll get playing in no time! We will be teaching the American version. Instructor: Donna Lodynsky (6 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Graphic Novel - Graphic Novel Studio
Graphic Novel Studio - In this creative class, kids will explore age-appropriate graphic novels and learn what makes them so fun to read – and to create! We’ll write our own stories, then bring them to life with colorful covers, splash pages and comic-style artwork. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Watercolor - Watercolor Made Easy
Exploring Watercolor - Explore the many joys and challenges of painting with watercolor. Each week will include a short demo to get us warmed up and instructor suggestions for paintings which may span more than one class. Students may bring their own reference or simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Whether you are new to this medium or just want to dedicate time during your week to practice and improve your skill, this class offers something for you. Join me while we explore a variety of techniques and subjects. Students will be encouraged to work on composition and values as well as color mixing and water control. We will mainly focus on landscapes, but this will vary depending upon class input and interests. So come and join us for a bit of escape, fun and play with this magical medium. Instructor: Bonny Hartigan (6 weeks)Watercolor Made Easy - Learn to use watercolor paints in unexpected ways! Students will explore the versatility of watercolors and how layering your paint can build depth, strengthen and unify colors and give you more control over your painting experience. Instructor: Matthew Loux (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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Wednesday October 7, 2026
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Homeschool Artist Study - Homeschool Artist Study
Artist Study for Kids - Spark your child’s imagination with this class, where art history meets creativity. Students will discover famous artists and their unique styles through fun, age-appropriate activities and art-making. Each class encourages curiosity, expression, and a joyful connection to the world of art. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)Homeschool Artist Study – Spark your child’s imagination with this class, where art history meets creativity. Students will discover famous artists and their unique styles through fun, age-appropriate activities and artmaking. Each class encourages curiosity, expression, and a joyful connection to the world of art. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Drawing (Adults) - Expressive Drawing
Basics of Drawing - This class is an opportunity to learn about landscape drawing, observation and seeing the subject in both traditional and new ways. Different concepts will be introduced and explored each week, including the foundational skills of value, texture, perspective, and composition. There will be plenty of guidance for each student from the instructor. This class is for beginner to intermediate students. (5 weeks)Expressive Drawing - Explore drawing as a tool for personal expression rather than observation. Through guided prompts, participants will use memory, sensation, movement, and imagination as starting points for creating expressive images. Working with charcoal and mixed media, students will experiment with mark-making, shape, value, and composition to develop drawings that communicate mood, energy, and experience. Open to all skill levels. Instructor: Kate Henderson (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Skills
Drawing Skills - In this engaging drawing class, students will explore their creativity while learning the fundamentals of drawing through age-appropriate activities. Students will build confidence as they practice using shapes, lines, color and texture. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks)Drawing Fun & Games: Junior Games - Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Junior artists will master symmetry and fine motor skills through “mirror-drawing” and “squiggle-bots”. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class: 10/12 Drawing Fun & Games: The Master Lab - Transform your drawings into an interactive adventure using dice-rolls, speed sketching challenges and secret pictogram codes! Master Lab students will also tackle advanced blind-contour races and non-dominant hand techniques. It’s the ultimate high-energy workshop where we “beat the clock” to turn foundational art skills into a social, game-based masterpiece. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class: 10/12Character Fan Art - Learn different ways of drawing and designing your favorite pop-culture characters from Pikachu and Mario to Spider-man, Goku, or the One-Piece pirates. Using pencils, inking pens, colored pencils and watercolor paints, develop your style and make your own unique version of famous beloved characters! Instructor: Matthew Loux (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Middle Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Clay - Clay Play
Clay Play - In this hands-on class, kids will use air-dry clay to sculpt tiny characters, animals and fun food creations. They’ll learn basic sculpting techniques and how to work with a material that dries quickly into durable, play-ready miniatures. It’s a fun, creative way to turn imagination into something you can hold in your hand or decorate your room! Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Sewing (Kids) - Sew Easy
Sew Much Fun - Students will have lots of time to build their skills with many choices for sewing by hand and on the machine. Use colorful felt to sew animals and fun shapes decorated with buttons and stitches. Learn how to use and then design your own patterns. Students will have a choice of projects, from simple to more advanced, including cute handbags, pillows, hobby kit, stuffed animals such as a cat, dog, turtle, whale and more. This class is for beginners as well as previous students. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 days) Note: Students registering for both am and pm sessions may bring a lunch and stay for the full day.Sew Easy - Sewing on a machine is so fun and rewarding! Kids will build their skills learning simple projects sewing animals by hand such as felt birds or bunnies with buttons and colorful stitches. Then learn all about the sewing machine; how it operates, the different parts, and threading. Choice of projects will include small pillows, cute bags, and stuffies. Previous students are welcome to attend and to continue with more advanced sewing projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Clay - Clay Play
Clay Play - In this hands-on class, kids will use air-dry clay to sculpt tiny characters, animals and fun food creations. They’ll learn basic sculpting techniques and how to work with a material that dries quickly into durable, play-ready miniatures. It’s a fun, creative way to turn imagination into something you can hold in your hand or decorate your room! Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Front Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Sewing (Adults & Teens) - Let's Get Sewing
Let’s Get Sewing - Overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine and discover how fun and easy it can be! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating and troubleshooting. Practice using the machine and then move on to simple projects for yourself or for gift-giving. Learn how to choose, cut, and piece together fabric to create a coaster, shoulder or tote bags, and a zippered pouch. Previous students are welcome to attend and work on their own projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts (493 W. Main St., Cheshire) - Back Room
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